Kylian Mbappé stirred the pot with his latest remarks ahead of the Euro Cup. Fresh off the buzz of his high-profile transfer to Real Madrid, the French superstar declared that the Euro Cup presents a stiffer challenge than the World Cup. This bold statement has sparked debates among fans and analysts alike.
Mbappé didn’t mince words. “I feel it’s a harder competition than the World Cup. It’s very tough from the group stage onwards,” he said, highlighting the fierce competition in the Euro Cup. He added, “All the teams know each other well, we’re used to playing against each other. Technically it’s the same ball, but the familiarity breeds a different kind of intensity.”
A tweet capturing Mbappé’s sentiment went viral, igniting a flurry of reactions online. Fans are divided, with some supporting his view while others believe he’s downplaying the global nature of the World Cup.
France has not lifted the Euro Cup trophy since 2000. Despite this, Mbappé remains optimistic. “It’s been 24 years without a win, but we don’t put extra pressure on ourselves. We are continuing to prepare for the group stage; we’ve done a good job,” he stated confidently.
This isn’t the first time Mbappé has ruffled feathers with his opinions. Before Qatar 2022, he controversially claimed that South American teams don’t face the same level of competition as European teams.
“Argentina and Brazil don’t play high-level matches reaching the World Cup. In South America, football hasn’t developed as much as in Europe,” he argued, pointing out the dominance of European teams in recent World Cups.
As the Euro Cup approaches, all eyes will be on Germany from June 14 to July 14. The opening match will see Germany take on Scotland in Munich. France faces a challenging Group D, battling it out with Poland, the Netherlands, and Austria.
Mbappé’s confidence is clear, but only time will tell if France can end their Euro Cup drought. With teams like Spain, Italy, England, and Portugal also in the mix, the tournament promises to be a thrilling showcase of European football at its finest.
